ITT Antitrust Case Memo Linked to Convention Pledge
A memo attributed to ITT official Dita Beard suggests the June 25 1971 note to ITT VP William Merriam ties ITT 400000 in San Diego Republican convention support to a Justice Department decision to abandon three antitrust suits. White House and RNC deny a deal. officials stress independent pledge. ITT subsidiary Sheraton pledged 100000 with another 100000 possible. Public notices follow with a SIU Carbondale workshop cancellation for low registrants.
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Buckley Says Nixon Sold Out Taiwan in China Trip
Conservative writer William F. Buckley claimed President Nixon sold out Taiwan during his visit to Communist China. Buckley and Rep. John Ashbrook endorsed in New Hampshire while criticizing Nixon for withdrawing troops without ally consultation and signaling a regional retreat to Red China.
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